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richarddurgee
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Post Number: 2053
Registered: 11-2001
Posted on Saturday, April 11, 2009 - 09:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

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Long Island Motor Works 1929

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andrew
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Post Number: 1003
Registered: 11-2001


Posted on Saturday, April 11, 2009 - 06:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I used to have two of those. I still have one of the smaller ones.















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jackhdn
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Registered: 09-2011
Posted on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 - 10:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hey Guys, I worked at the site of Long Island Motor Works as a teen from 1982-1987. The motor works had pretty much shut down in the early 50's but the machine shop was mostly intact. All belt drive from the ceiling with a power unit in the back. When I was there the place was a shop restoring antique cars. The son of the guy who made these engines was still around (in his 80's then) and would make custom driveline parts for the antique cars from time to time. It was a cool old place. There was only one of the small engines in storage in one of the buildings. I ended up with most of the core boxes for casting these engines, some of which I still have. Back then with no internet, finding interested people was tough. I gave away a pickup truck load of boxes to some marine club who auctioned the whole lot for $10.

Nice pics. I had never seen one of the larger engines.

Jack
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georgebalduf
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Posted on Monday, September 19, 2011 - 09:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I was excited to find the posts on Long Island Motor Works. I have a single cylinder type S 1 serial #616 5HP at 1000 Rpm. The freeze out plugs have a Pat'd 4 8 12 embossed on them. Is there any way of knowing how many of these engines were made or what year they were built? The carb was really rough with corrosion and maybe not useable. The mag was butchered and battery applied across the mag points with a delco coil. One rocker was bent and I straightened it out. I removed the head and machined the seats and valves. The bore looks good and the engine should be capable of running. Typically what would this have been used in? I'd appreciate anything in the way of information you could offer. Thanks
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speedboy
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Post Number: 12
Registered: 08-2007
Posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 09:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

George,
I have all the company records. Also interested in your engine.
Dan
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admin
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Post Number: 70
Registered: 07-2001


Posted on Monday, July 19, 2021 - 01:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have a 4 cylinder "Long Island Marine Engine" mfg by "Long Island Motor Works". Complete with transmission and manifold. Appears to be in good condition. Make an offer and come and get it within the next three weeks. Located in Vermont. Thanks.
Regards, Andrew

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admin
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Post Number: 76
Registered: 07-2001


Posted on Monday, August 02, 2021 - 01:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The engine above was built based on a Hercules IXB block.

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ned_l
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Username: ned_l

Post Number: 230
Registered: 08-2012
Posted on Friday, August 13, 2021 - 03:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Any chance you still have the engine and it is available?
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admin
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Post Number: 78
Registered: 07-2001


Posted on Monday, August 16, 2021 - 10:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Ned, Yes, I still have it and it's available. I had to move it from where it was, but I still have it.
Let me know if you have any questions or want to come see it.
Thanks!
Andrew
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ned_l
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Username: ned_l

Post Number: 233
Registered: 08-2012
Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 - 12:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Andrew, I think I would be interested in coming to take a look. I so have to say that for the next couple of months I am pretty tied up, but if you still have it would like to come look at it when things quiet down for me a bit.
Ned
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admin
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Post Number: 80
Registered: 07-2001


Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 - 12:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Ned,
That's fine. I have moved it so it's not urgent for me now. You can email direct at
amenkart @ marineengine.com (without the spaces)
if I don't reply here.
Regards, Andrew
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ned_l
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Username: ned_l

Post Number: 234
Registered: 08-2012
Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 - 10:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Very good Andrew. I be will be in touch.
I�m curious, we�re you ever able to finish restoring that 1924 Palmer NL4 (I think?) that was mine about 35 years ago?
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admin
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Post Number: 81
Registered: 07-2001


Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 - 11:11 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

An NL4? 4 cylinder?

I have an NL2, two cylinder with two new cylinders casting and a new manifold casting.

I have never had an NL4.

The cylinders and manifold were cast by a guy in Maryland. A friend of Dick Day's, but I can't remember his name. He used to go to the Tuckahoe show. A retired machinist as I recall. He did a beautiful job with the castings. He made the foundry patterns. If someone remembers his name please post it or send it to me. Thanks!
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ernie
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Registered: 01-2002


Posted on Saturday, August 21, 2021 - 07:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

His name is/was William Figge
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admin
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Post Number: 83
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Posted on Saturday, August 21, 2021 - 09:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Right! Thanks Ernie.

As I recall his son was an engine enthusiast also, so hopefully he is safeguarding the patterns.
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ned_l
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Post Number: 235
Registered: 08-2012
Posted on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 - 05:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Ahhh Yes, an NL2.

You got that from the Jersey shore about 20 - 30ish years ago. It was mine.

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